Research Assistant III - The Friedman Brain Institute

About the role

Under direct supervision, performs routine maintenance checks of equipment, responsible for the glassware facility and also performs routine checks regarding standard operating procedures of all laboratories; also provides support services for research labs.

Responsibilities

• Daily washing, sterilization, replacement of glassware and cleaning of glassware bins
• Routine maintenance of autoclave machine, ice machine and dark room as needed
• Generates engineering requests for labs and Linear Equipment Room areas (for repairs, light bulb changes, outlet changes and installations, sink/plumbing repairs, etc.)
• Assists with other engineering requests for outlet installation or other as needed.
• Prepares purchase orders for lab supplies, lab maintenance and equipment repair as needed.
• Laundry drop-off and pick-up for lab coats
• Ensures that lab safety protocols are adhered to in Core lab spaces according to Environmental Health & Safety standards (including sharps bins, eye wash and all other safety protocols)
• Handles receiving of packages, picks up and distributes all mail
• Maintains monitoring of –80 freezer units housed in linear equipment rooms as needed.
• Installs temperature monitors for all -80, -20 freezers and deli fridges.
• Covers lab glassware tech in Icahn when out
• Handles CO2 and Nitrogen tanks, and dark room in Icahn when Associate Researcher is out.
• Handles environmental disposal of equipment.
• Maintains the perfusion room keeps clean and discards all biohazards.
• Handles tagging of all asset inventory for department of Neuroscience and FBI.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in science (or related field) or HS/GED
• 2+ years of related experience
• Two years in research environment

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $20.4566 - $27.8429 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.